Whiskey Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Whiskey is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash. The grains that are used include barley, rye, malted barley, malted rye, wheat and corn. Typically whiskey is aged in wooden white oak barrels. In the United States corn whiskey does not need to be aged. Whiskey is prodeuced in most areas that grow grain but can differ in content and quality.

There are many types of whiskey including malt whiskey, which is made from malted barley, and grain whiskey, which can be made from any type of grains. The malts and grains can be combined many ways. A vatted malt is blended from malt whiskies from different distilleries. A pure malt or malt whiskey means it is a vatted whiskey.

Single malt whiskey is a malt whiskey from one distillery. It must be labeled single-cask to truly have the taste of that particular distillery. Blended whiskies are made from a mix of malt and grain whiskies and are often combined with neutral spirits, flavoring and caramel. Cask strength is also called barrel proof. These whiskies are quite rare and are considered the best. Most often cask strength whiskey is un-diluted. Single cask or single barrel whiskies are bottled by specialists and is labeled and numbered.

The age of whiskey is determined by the time between distillation and bottling. Whiskey does not mature in the bottle.

There are many popular drinks made with whiskey such as, Irish coffee, Rob Roy, Nixon, Black tooth grin, Jack and Coke, Mint Julip, Widow’s Cork, Irish Flag, Whiskey Sour, Rusty Nail, Old Fashioned, Northern Comfort and many more.

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Whiskey Industry Research & Market Reports

  • 2025 Distilled Spirits Retail Sales Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with retail sales of distilled spirits, including ... Read More

  • 2025 Alcoholic Beverages, Prepared and Served Or Dispensed for Immediate Consumption Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies selling ... Read More

  • Alcohol Ingredients

    ... CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Flavors & Salts Ingredient, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.2% CAGR and reach US$1.8 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Beverages (Distilled Spirits)

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Beer, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$1.1 Trillion by the end ... Read More

  • Craft Spirits Global Market Report 2025

    ... is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective with the ... Read More

  • Whisky - International Trade in Q4-2024: Top Markets' Performance by Major Competitors

    ... recorded a year-over-year decrease of -11% in $. As regards major competitors, in year 2024 Italy recorded the best result in $ values compared to the same period of 2023, while Japan and UK showed ... Read More

  • Dark Spirits Market Report by Type (Whiskey, Rum, Brandy), Distribution Channel (On Trade, Off Trade), Application (Bars, Restaurants, Pubs, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

    ... 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 155.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.74% during 2025-2033. The increasing consumers' interest in premium and craft spirits, expanding cocktail ... Read More

  • 2025 Global Forecast for Alcoholic Beverages (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report

    ... service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2026 to ... Read More

  • 2025 Global Forecast for Alcoholic And Non-Alcoholic Beverages Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report

    ... The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Food Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion ... Read More

  • Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores

    ... different laws regulating liquor stores, complicating the ability to form national chains. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Personal income, consumer tastes, and entertainment trends drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and competitive pricing. ... Read More

  • Spirits Producers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Spirits Producers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More

  • India Alcoholic Beverages Market Overview, 2030

    ... beverage markets globally. The alcoholic beverage sector in India encompasses a wide array of products, including beer, wine, spirits, and other liquors, catering to both urban and rural consumers. The market's growth has been driven ... Read More

  • Alcohol Licensing Training Providers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... failure • Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Alcohol Licensing Training Providers (UK) report will ... Read More

  • Whisky Distillers & Blenders (UK) - Industry Report

    ... failure • Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Whisky Distillers & Blenders (UK) report will ... Read More

  • Online Alcohol Retailers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Online Alcohol Retailers (UK) report will tell you the ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Western Europe

    ... costs or prices. In addition, there is a growing trend towards non-alcoholic products in beer, wine and spirits, especially among younger people (of legal drinking age). Modest on-trade growth and near stagnation in the off-trade ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Middle East and Africa

    ... many countries in the region, with high inflation and falling purchasing power, slowed growth in Middle East and Africa in 2023, with Nigeria experiencing a marked decline and South Africa seeing a much weaker sales ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Latin America

    ... inflation, sales went into decline in 2023. However, an immediate return to positive growth is expected in 2024, with health trends driving strong sales in non-alcoholic beer, and spirit-based RTDs also expected to be a ... Read More

  • Global Scotch Whisky Market 2025-2029

    ... provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Asia Pacific

    ... the dominant country market. Growth in 2023 was also subdued, with Japan and Vietnam in decline and China only seeing a relatively weak recovery. Year-on-year growth rates will gradually improve over the forecast period, with ... Read More

  • Global US Whiskey Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... US Whiskey is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3640.8 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.9% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global US Whiskey market. ... Read More

  • Spirits in Canada: ISIC 1551

    ... 1551 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key ... Read More

  • 2025 Global Distilleries Industry (2031 Outlook)

    ... data for a three-year historical trend (2019-2022), a three-year forecast estimate trends (2023-2025), and a five-year outlook projection (2026-2031) for 46 countries. Written analyis is featured in each report on 1) market definitions, 2) market ... Read More

  • Distilleries

    ... Suntory (Japan). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven primarily by trends in alcohol consumption and personal income. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and strong distribution channels. Large companies have advantages in brand ... Read More

  • Japan Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q3 2024 (Dairy and Soy Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks and Hot Drinks)

    ... alcoholic drinks is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis. Scope Top line consumption volumes for Q3-2024 vs Q3-2023, moving annual totals (MAT), full year ... Read More

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